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Video: Seonna Hong – “Fountain” by Sara Lov

Posted by sleepboy, October 14, 2009

Check out this music video “Fountain” that Seonna Hong worked on for her friend – singer Sara Lov. Utilizing the delicate imagery and patterns from Hong (animated by Marco Morandi), the beautiful video successfullly brings her paintings to life. We are definitely looking forward to more projects like this from Hong as well as other artists we like.Â Check out other successful music collaborations we have covered in the past here. Discuss Seonna Hong here.

Openings: Masakatsu Sashie – “Twentieth Century Boy”

Posted by juggernut3, October 14, 2009

Darren Romanelli (Dr. Romanelli) and Eric Nakamura (Giant Robot) recently opened a one-night only pop up show featuring new works by AM favorite Masakatsu Sashie in Los Angeles (previewed). The show paid tribute to the bandÂ T-Rex (led by Marc Bolan), who is one of Sashie’s favorite bands growing up. The show benefited theÂ Light of Love Foundation charity. Check out some pics after the jump.

Streets: Shepard Fairey Rocks Steel City

Posted by juggernut3, October 14, 2009

In preparation for his â€œSupply and Demandâ€ retrospective exhibition moving toÂ the Warhol Museum (teased), Shepard Fairey (featured) is already workingÂ the streets of Pittsburgh. These beautiful muralsÂ built by Shepard & crew are jaw-dropping to behold, that isÂ if you’re lucky enough to bump into one. If you’re visiting the city for a day or two, it may be difficult to find time to hunt them downÂ throughout the city. Now if only someone would take the time toÂ create anÂ urban â€star mapsâ€Â for art fansÂ visitingÂ theÂ â€Steel Cityâ€â€¦… Well, thanks to the […]

Openings: “Stencil Art Show” @ White Walls

Posted by Ken, October 14, 2009

Saturday, October 10th saw the opening of the Stencil Art Show at White Walls in San Francisco.Â Featuring Shepard Fairey and Studio Number One protege Ernesto Yerena, the photo-realism of David Soukup, graffiti cum graphic design of Tes One (teased), Easter basket palette of Casey Gray and haunting alleys of Adam 5100‘s mind, the Stencil Art Show appears to have been a success.Â Reasonable asking prices have led to a well-selling show, a vital blueprint in today’s downtrodden but buyer friendly market.Â Detail and opening […]

Releases: Nick Walker – Moscow TMA print

Posted by sleepboy, October 14, 2009

Remember when we told you about the Nick Walker (interviewed) TMA – “The Empireâ€™s Stateâ€ release in January?Â Looks like another TMA (The Morning After) print may be available soon, this time Moscow.Â Believed to be possibly the last image to be released in this series, Nick has also posted a mysterious countdown timer on his site (28 days left as of now).Â Countdown to the print release, to a new show?Â Stay tuned… Discuss Nick Walker here.

Openings: Ray Caesar @ Art London

Posted by sleepboy, October 13, 2009

AM stopped by Richard Goodall’s booth at the Art London fair a couple weekends ago to check out the work of Ray Caesar. As we previously mentioned, Caesar was showing both new and old works, all demonstrating his imaginative prowess and skill at creating images that aren’t easily forgotten.Â Eschewing the more classical artistic techniques, he proves that the sometimes even more time-consuming digital works can be just as riveting if done properly. More images after the jump….

Video / Preview: Damien Hirst – “The Blue Paintings” @ The Wallace Collection

Posted by sleepboy, October 13, 2009

Telegraph recently sat down with Damien Hirst for an interview about his show “The Blue Paintings” (teased) at The Wallace Collection opening tomorrow.Â Featuring 25 paintings (all hand done by Hirst), he appears to be opening a new chapter in his career.Â With style reminiscent of his idol Francis Bacon, the works still include classic Hirst imagery like the shark jaws, butterflies, dots, and skulls.Â It remains to be seen whether he will be as successful with this artistic change of direction.Â Check out the […]

Showing: Hideaki Kawashima and Atsushi Fukui @ Michael Ku Gallery, Taipei

Posted by AM Editor, October 13, 2009

Earlier this month, the Michael Ku Gallery in Taipei, Taiwan, opened “Convolvulus,” a two-person exhibition featuring two of Japan’s rising art stars, Hideaki Kawashima and Atsushi Fukui. Convolvulus is a species of flowering plant, although it’s not clear how that relates to Kawashima and Fukui. Perhaps it has something to do with the ethereal beauty of these two artists’ works. Regardless, the artists are well-suited to show together, as they both typically portray dreamlike or otherworldly images: Kawashima with his disembodied heads with flowing hair […]

Baby Tattooville ’09: Sketches

Posted by sleepboy, October 13, 2009

As if the free giveaways, raffles and live paintings weren’t enough, Baby Tattooville actively encourages their artists to sketch away in the dozens of sketchbooks brought by the paying attendees. This year, AM got a chance to sit down with virtually every participating artist, as well as a few special guests. Check out the artists at work and some of the sketches we and other attendees received after the jump.

Openings: Waleska Nomura – “Moving On” @ The Brick Lane Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, October 13, 2009

Adam Neate (interviewed), who is currently showing at Elms Lester, was not the only member of the Neate family with an exhibition in London recently.Â His wife, Walseka Nomura, originally a Sao Paulo graffiti artist (now based in London), also was showcasing her “Moving On” body of work at The Brick Lane Gallery for about a week.Â Take a look at the images after the jump…